Children 12 times more distracting to drivers than mobile phones

Sophie Williamson-Stothert
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USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Mother with son (12-13) and daughter (10-11) in car
USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Mother with son (12-13) and daughter (10-11) in car


New research carried out by Monash University Accident research Centre in Melbourne has revealed that children are 12 times more distracting in the car than talking on a mobile phone while behind the wheel.

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